Dyson DC 07 Animal Purple&silver > Reviews

My Dyson is two years old. DC 07 (Animal Model Silver and purple) I would have to say there are more disadvantages than not. The tools, fall off easily, the beater brush rolls everything up in it and must be disassembled and the hair and threads cut and pulled from the bristles about every third time I vaccume. It has rolled up so many things and been cleaned out so many times, I am now having trouble getting the beater bar to stay engaged. Would I pay $500.00 plus for this machine again? NOPE.

Advantages: Excellent Suction, perfect for busy households, customer service nearly excellent!
Disadvantages: Expected the machine to last longer than four years, given the high purchase price!

I purchased my Dyson DC07 Animal about four years ago, it was purchased to replace an original DC01 which I was really pleased with, so pleased that when I damaged the machine (I fell down the stairs with it) I replaced it with the DC07. My DC07 cost approximately £350. Initially, I was just as pleased with the DC07, it did everything it said it would. However, after only a few months things started to go wrong: Split tubes (both stretchy tubes ... Read review

Advantages: Powerful cleaning when new, excellent customer service, bagless
Disadvantages: Incredibly unreliable, loses suction, very heavy, difficult to clean brush-bar

...stair tool for this. Fortunately Dyson have always given me excellent customer service. The staff on the phone line (which is open at weekends and events) are very knowledgeable and will go through the problem over the phone to find the solution. They provide a free warranty of about 2 years and were happy to send various replacements parts when I needed them, all free of charge. However, the good customer service was not enough to make up for ... Read review

Advantages: Picks up animal hair, thoroughly cleans carpet
Disadvantages: Not very high from the ground, won't go under furniture

I was given my Dyson Animal as a gift and was amazed from the beginning at how much hair and dirt it sucks from the carpet! However, the advertising hook of 'it never loses suction' is not quite true! It does lose suction frequently and needs replacement filters. Having said that, mine reached the stage where it wouldn't run for longer than a minute before overheating and turning itself off and I looked to get rid of it before someone suggested I ... Read review

Advantages: strong constant suction, good with hair
Disadvantages: wand not as flexible as could be

This is my second dyson (I had cylinder dc02 clear for 9 years) as I am very impressed with the quality especially the suction. This unit does not need any new parts during its lifetime. The filter can be washed rather than having to buy to new filters to replace - this saves approx £20 every 6 months. So I've upgraded mine to this DC07 animal - bought used. The suction is super - I have long brown hair which inevitably ends up on the floor ... Read review

Advantages: Picks up everything including animal hair
Disadvantages: Tools keep falling off

...been vacuumed so everything the Dyson picked up would have been left by the other cleaner. With the transparent cylinder you can see exactly what you have picked up. The basic operation is as simple as any other, turn it on and off you go. The hose is a cleverly stored with the handle stowed inside so it is not in the way and is also right where it needs to be if you want it. It just unclips and from out of nowhere you have a generous length of ... Read review

Advantages: 2Year Warranty, Bagless, Powerful, Well-Constructed
Disadvantages: Heavy, can tip over when vacuuming stairs, Pricey!

...purple construction. and has the Dyson "root" cyclone technology which according to Mr Dyson, provides an additional 45% more suck for you money...Nice! My wife is a self-employed cleaning contractor,so we decided to purchase this model as it appears to be a good "all-rounder," with the additional pet hair removal power. We also felt that the brand was trusted for quality and reliability.... and it comes with the Dyson two year warranty. The Device ... Read review

Advantages: IT'S A DYSON- IT REALLY NEVER LOSES SUCTION!!
Disadvantages: OH MY WORD IT'S EXPENSIVE

...when you first use a dyson you are amazed at the amount of dirt the thing sucks off your floor. I was under the impression my carpets were in reletivly clean condition, untill i ran the new animal over them. We all know Dysons can suck better than the rest, But are they worth the cash? This little beauty has so many attachments it'll keep the man of the house busy for months. It' easy to manuvure and easy to use (unlike previous models which required ... Read review